On this episode of The Mash Up, MoreBeer! visits Oak Barrel Winecraft in Berkeley CA, which has been open since 1957! Vito talks to them about their history, how COVID and the pandemic have affected them, and why it's so important to support your local homebrew store. Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BWb-yWRIlu4 Learn more about Oak Barrel Winecraft and drop by if you're in the area! https://oakbarrel.com/ (510) 849-0400 1443 San Pablo Ave Berkeley, CA 94702 Subscribe to MoreBeer! on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv58... 0:00 Intro 1:44 The History of Oak Barrel Winecraft from Homer Smith 5:35 Ken Grossman of Sierra Nevada Used to Buy Supplies Here 7:42 Community is the Most Important Thing at a LHBS 9:21 Oak Barrel's New Owner Stacey Stevenson's Background 12:11 COVID and The Pandemic's Effect on Business 14:12 Vito's Tribute to Lee Sheppard 15:06 How Oak Barrel is Giving Back to their Customers and Community 18:46 Food Fermentation and Other DIY Projects 20:05 Homebrewing Competitions and Festivals 23:10 Why You Must Support Your Local Homebrew Store